Kramer VS-3232DVI User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-3232DVI

32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 1

3 Overview 3

3.1 Defining EDID 4

3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance 4

4 Defining the VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher 4

4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 8

5 Installing the VS-3232DVI in a Rack 9
6 Connecting the VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher 10

6.1 Connecting to the VS-3232DVI via RS-232 11

6.1.1 Connecting to a Male 9-pin D-sub Connector 11

6.1.2 Connecting to a Female 9-pin D-Sub Connector 12

6.2 Connecting to the VS-3232DVI via Ethernet 12

6.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC 12

6.2.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Switch/Hub 14

7 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 14

7.1 Startup Display 14

7.1.1 Viewing the Display 15

7.2 Using the Selector Buttons 15

7.3 Confirming Actions 15

7.3.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 16

7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action 16

7.4 Switching Actions 16

7.4.1 Switching one Input to one Output 16

7.4.2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs 17

7.4.3 Turning an Output Off 17

7.4.4 Turning Off Several Outputs 18

7.4.5 Recalling the Default Setup 18

7.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 18

8 Using the Configuration Menus 19

8.1 Using the Setup Menu 19

8.1.1 Setup Menu—1: inXX=>ALL, Switching one Input to all Outputs 19

8.1.2 Setup Menu—3: outXX=>OFF, Turning an Output Off 20

8.1.3 Setup Menu—7: EDID, Assignment to an Input 20

8.1.4 Setup Menu—9: Delay, Setting for an Output 21

8.1.5 Setup Menu—4: store setup XX, Storing the Setup in a Preset 21

8.1.6 Setup Menu—6: recall setup XX, Recalling a Preset 22

8.2 Using the Config Menu 23

8.2.1 Config Menu—Input Signal Detection Display 23

8.2.2 Config Menu—Output Load Detection Display 24

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8.2.3 Config Menu—Interface Configuration 24

8.2.4 Config Menu—Interface Reply Configuration 25

8.2.5 Config Menu—Protocol Configuration 25

8.2.6 Config Menu—Store Default Setup 25

8.2.7 Config Menu—Total Matrix Reset 26

8.2.8 Config Menu—Display Firmware Versions 27

9 Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports 27
10 Installing and Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems 28

10.1 Installing the Test Module 28

10.2 Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video 28

10.3 Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video 29

10.4 Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems 29

10.4.1 Testing the Projector Output 30

10.4.2 Testing the Output Signal Path to the Projector 30

10.4.3 Testing the Input and Output Signal Path to the Projector 30

11 Upgrading the VS-3232DVI Firmware 30
12 Technical Specifications 31
13 Factory Default EDID 31
14 Communication Protocols 33

Figures

Figure 1: VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel 5
Figure 2: VS-3232DVI Numeric Keypad

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Figure 3: VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

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Figure 4: Connecting the VS-3232DVI

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Figure 5: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection

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Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 13
Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window

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Figure 8: Default Startup Status Display Sequence

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Figure 9: Resolution DIP-switch

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Figure 10: Signal Paths for Isolating problems 29

Tables

Table 1: Front Panel VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 6
Table 2: Front Panel VS-3232DVI Numeric Keypad Labels

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Table 3: VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features

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Table 4: Available Resolutions of Generated Video 28
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher

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Table 6: Hex Table (IN 1-32 to OUT 1-16)

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Table 7: Hex Table (IN 1-32 to OUT 17-32)

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Introduction

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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now
appear in 11 groups

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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix
Switcher. This product is ideal for the following typical applications:

that are clearly defined by function.

• Professional display systems requiring video signal routing

• Broadcast, presentation and production facilities, as well as monitoring in

large duplication systems

• Rental/staging applications

The package includes the following items:

• VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher

• Power cord

• Kramer RC-IR3 infrared remote control transmitter (including the required

batteries and a separate user manual

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) and this user manual

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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

• Review the contents of this user manual

• Use Kramer high performance, high resolution cables

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2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

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Overview

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3 Overview

The Kramer VS-3232DVI is a high performance 32x32 matrix switcher3F1 for DVI
signals. It features a video bandwidth of over 1.65GHz that ensures transparent
performance even in the most critical applications. The unit reclocks and equalizes
the signal and can route any or all inputs to any or all outputs simultaneously.

The VS-3232DVI is highly configurable–you can add or remove both inputs and
outputs independently in groups of four. For example, you can configure a device
as a 4x24 or 32x12 matix switcher to perfectly suit your needs.

The VS-3232DVI features:

• Full 32x32 non-blocking matrix array to switch any of the 32 input DVI video

signals to any or all outputs

• 59 preset memory locations for quick access to user-defined setups

• Fast access to a preprogrammed default preset configuration

• A default EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) assigned to each input

• The Kramer 2000 Protocol

• A 40 character by 2 line LCD showing operational status and configuration menu

• A LOCK function to prevent tampering with the front panel

• I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ – Intelligent EDID

handling and processing algorithm ensures plug and play operation for DVI
systems

You can operate the VS-3232DVI via the front panel buttons

4F

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or remotely via:

• RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other

serial controller

• Ethernet

• The infrared remote control transmitter

The VS-3232DVI is housed in a 19" 5U rack mountable enclosure.

To achieve the best performance:

• Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels
(often associated with low quality cables)

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-3232DVI in a location
free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust

1 Can also be configured for other sizes up to a maximum of 32 x 32

2 The VS-3232DVI is a sophisticated device but has been designed to be as simple as possible to operate. Due to space limitations on the

front panel, 64 input/output selector buttons are instead substituted by a keypad. For details of how to route inputs to outputs, see

Section

7.2

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3.1 Defining EDID

The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID

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3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance

) is a data-structure provided by
a display, to describe its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to the
display’s source). The EDID enables the video source to “know” what kind of
monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name,
the product type, the timing data supported by the display, the display size,
luminance data and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data.

To achieve the best performance:

• Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels
(often associated with low quality cables)

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your

VS-3232DVI away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

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Figure 1, Table 1, Figure 2 and Table 2 define the front panel, and Figure 3 and
Table 3 define the rear panel of the VS-3232DVI.

1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)

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Figure 1: VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel

Note: Buttons 12, 13 and 14 function as the TAKE, MENU and LOCK buttons respectively

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Table 1: Front Panel VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features

#

Feature

Function

1

Double­function
Selector
Buttons
Area

Menu
Buttons

ESC Press to exit the current operation

2 EDID Press to assign EDID channels

3 STO1Press to store the current setup in the a preset

4 ALL1 Press to connect an input to all outputs

5 OFF1 Press to turn off an output

6 RCL1 Press to recall a preset

7 DELAY Press to set the delay between confirming an action and the execution of the action

8 ENT Press to complete the input-output setup when using a one-digit number instead of

two digits

2

Press to enter the options in a setup menu

.

9 IR Receiver LED Infrared remote control sensor

10 Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit on or off

11 IR LED Lights yellow when receiving commands from the IR remote control transmitter

12 TAKE Button Press to confirm actions (see Section 7.3.2

13 ) MENU Button Press once to enable the ALL, OFF STO and RCL buttons (see Section 8).

Press again to enter the configuration menu (see

8.2Section

When in a Menu, press to cycle through the menu items

).

14 LOCK Button Press and hold for approximately 2 sec to lock/unlock the front panel buttons (see

Section 7.5

15 ) BREAKAWAY Button Press to exit a Menu (see Section 8

16 ) DEFAULT SETUP Button Press to recall the default setup (see Section 7.4.5

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)

OUTPUTS/INPUTS
LCD Display

Displays the outputs (upper row) switched to the selected inputs (lower row), (see

Section 7.1

Displays user interface messages and menus

).

Figure 2: VS-3232DVI Numeric Keypad

Table 2: Front Panel VS-3232DVI Numeric Keypad Labels

#

Feature

Function

18 ◄ (Backward) Press to shift the sliding window to the right3

19 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 Numeric keypad, 1 to 0

20 ► (Forward) Press to shift the sliding window to the left

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1 This button is enabled and lights after pressing the MENU button

2 For example, to enter input 5, you can either press 05 or 5, ENT

3 Since the LCD display is large enough to show only 13 cross-points out of a total of 32

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Figure 3: VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

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Table 3: VS-3232DVI 32x32 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features

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Feature

Function

21 AC Mains Power Unit Fuse holder and power cord socket. Connect to the AC

mains supply

22 IN 1~4, 5~8, 9~12,

13~16 DVI Connectors

INPUTS

Connect to the DVI video sources (1 to 16) (see

Section 6

23 ) IN 17~20, 21~24,

25~28, 29~32 DVI
Connectors

Connect to the DVI video sources (17 to 32) (see Section 6

24 ) TEST Module Signal generator module for testing video outputs

25 RESOLUTION DIP-switches Set the resolution for video generated by the Test module

(see

Section 10.2

26 ) RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connects to the remote operation PC or remote controller1

(see

Section 6.1

27 ) NET Ethernet RJ-45 Connector Connect to a PC or controller via the Ethernet LAN (see

Section 6.2

LINK LED flashes when communication is active. POWER
LED lights when the interface receives power

).

28 OUT 1~4, 5~8, 9~12,

13~16 DVI Connectors

OUTPUTS

Connect to the DVI video acceptors (1 to 16) (see

Section 6

29 ) OUT 17~20, 21~24,

25~28, 29~32 DVI
Connectors

Connect to the DVI video acceptors (17 to 32) (see Section 6

30 ) PATTERN Button Press the button to change the video pattern generated by

the Test module (see

Section 10.3

31 ) 33 DVI Test Module Output Connector Connect to one of the DVI video inputs to test video

transmission

4.1 Using the IR Transmitter

You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR
receiver on the front panel.

1 If the unit is not the first unit in the line, connects to the RS-232 OUT 9-pin DB port of the previous unit in the line

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5 Installing the VS-3232DVI in a Rack

This section provides instruction on rack mounting the VS-3232DVI.

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Figure 4: Connecting the VS-3232DVI

To install1 the VS-3232DVI as illustrated in the example in Figure 4:

1. Connect up to 32 DVI video sources (for example

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1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-3232DVI

, computer graphics

sources).

2 In this example only two inputs and two outputs are connected